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Quote: It's hardly off the beaten track, but I always enjoy a couple of hours at the Castelo de Sao Jorge for its fantastic photo opportunities over Lisbon and the chance to scare myself witless peering over the castle wall walkways. In truth, there often... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Things to Experience in Lisbon
Quote: The Castelo de São Jorge (Castle of St George) is one of the oldest structures still standing in Lisbon. It was constructed by the Moors in the 8th century and wrested from them in the 12th by King Afonso Henriques who was helped out by a group of... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal The Sweetest Capital City In Europe?
Quote: Saint George's Castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Its oldest parts date from the 6th century, when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths, and eventually the Moors. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Lisbon's Marvelous Alfama Quarter
Quote: The Castelo de Sao Jorge sits on one of Lisbon's higher hills and can be seen from . We caught glimpses of it between streets as we rolled through Lisbon on the bus. we decided it was a place we definitely wanted to see, and so we went first thing... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Portugal, Paradise on a Budget!
Quote: The rainy weather when we visited the Castelo made it seem even more like we had stepped back in time. Lisbon was covered in a grey mist but the views of the city from the castle were still beautiful. It wasn't what I imagined in a castle, no... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal A Rainy Weekend in Portugal
Quote: Castelo de Sao Jorge9:00-9:00 pm (summer)9:00-6:00 pm (winter)Admission: 3,00 euros, 1,50 euros for studentsThis was...okay. It was fun to walk through, but there just wasn't that much to see. It does, however, offer fantastic views of Lisbon, so... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Lisbon: More Than Just a Cow Parade
Quote: Some historic attractions are not quite up to their guide book descriptions, but that is NOT the case with the Castelo de São Jorge. It is larger than life and really feels like the fortress that it once was. Climbing its battlements take a little... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal A Quick Peek at Lisbon
Quote: Free Apr.-Sept, daily 9am-9pm (Oct-Mar, until 7pm). When we went to the Castelo we encountered an unexpected hitch. The famed #28 tram abruptly arrived at a leafy square that was still BELOW the Castelo. Everyone got off, including us. We then... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Old Lisbon
Quote: Alfama is the oldest and perhaps most medieval of Lisbon's central districts. It is hilly, twisting, and has some of its original Arabic influences. Its most noticeable landmark is the Castelo de Sao Jorge, but the area as a whole is interesting to... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Bill in Portugal - LISBON
Quote: In almost all general views of Lisbon, the castle stands out and you would be pretty limited if you did not recognize it as a place to be seen and a splendid viewpoint. It's posssible for the disadvantaged to get right up to the entrance by taxi,... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review
From journal Lisbon levels and lifts - and a day out.